Mountaineer 2012 06-22

Vol. 70 No. 25 June 22, 2012

Word of the month: Excellence

Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Brent Williams

237 years strong
From left, Gen. Charles H. Jacoby Jr., commanding general, North American Soldiers of 4th Inf. Div. celebrated the Army’s 237th birthday with a traditional Army
Aerospace Defense Command and United States Northern Command; Pvt. Tyler ball in honor of the men and women in uniform serving in countries around the world
Heuer, the youngest Soldier present at the Army birthday ball; Maj. Gen. Joseph to protect and defend freedom and the American way of life. Since its birth June 14,
Anderson, commanding general, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson; and 1775 — more than a year before the signing of the Declaration of Independence — the
Command Sgt. Maj. Brian Stall, the division’s senior enlisted leader; cut the first Army has fought in more than 183 campaigns, from the American Revolution to
piece of the 237th Army birthday cake at the Special Events Center, June 16. The the current campaign in Afghanistan. See page 13 for more on the ball.

DOD to balance manpower, technology
By Amaani Lyle
American Forces Press Service
with options, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of
Staff said Tuesday.
meet mission requirements. The force of the next
decade, known as Joint Force 2020, must be postured
Gen. Martin E. Dempsey told an audience at the to confront whatever challenges the United States
WASHINGTON — As fiscal constraints National Press Club that he and other Defense faces, he told the forum.
reshape priorities, the military will become a leaner Department officials will build the future force with
force but one still able to provide the nation’s leaders See Dempsey on Page 4
a focus on balancing manpower with technology to

Message board INSIDE
The roadway bridge
over State Highway 115
near Gate 2 will be
closed through Aug. 1.
Gate 2 access will be limited
to northbound traffic.
Traffic exiting the gate
will be detoured onto
northbound Highway 115. Pages 32-33
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MOUNTAINEER
Commanding General:

Maj. Gen. Joseph Anderson
Precautions, safety
Garrison Commander:

Col. David L. Grosso

Fort Carson Public Affairs Officer:

Dee McNutt
can prevent fires By Glenn Silloway Ø No open flames allowed inside government
Chief, Print and Web Communications: Fire chief facilities except for religious purposes or when
Rick Emert
coordinated and approved by the fire prevention office.
The governor recently placed fire Ø Charcoal grills, gas grills and
Editor: Devin Fisher
restrictions in the state and El Paso County commercially produced fire pits are
Staff writer: Andrea Sutherland officials placed stage 1 fire restrictions in allowed, however, they must be placed
Happenings: Nel Lampe the county. In most cases, we use both state at least 10 feet away from any
Sports writer: Walt Johnson
and local actions when determining the combustible structures, fences or other
fire restriction level on Fort Carson. miscellaneous combustible items.
Layout/graphics: Jeanne Mazerall
An increased level of restriction Further distances may be required
may be enforced on Fort Carson as dependent on the surrounding areas.
This commercial enterprise newspaper is determined by the commander. Ø Charcoals shall be properly extin-
an authorized publication for members of the At this time, there are no guished and completely cold prior to disposal.
Department of Defense. Contents of the
Mountaineer are not necessarily the official
increased restrictions formally Ø Caution must be taken to properly
view of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government or in place on post, however, dispose of cigarette butts and people may
the Department of the Army. Printed circulation the normal permanent fire only smoke in designated areas only.
is 12,000 copies. restrictions and safety Ø Troop training activities are subject
The editorial content of the practices apply: to daily bans and restrictions based on fire
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sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical
handicap, political affiliation or any other
The critical information identified below
nonmerit factor of the purchaser, user or patron.
If a violation or rejection of this equal must be protected in order to prevent
opportunity policy by an advertiser is confirmed, unauthorized personnel from seriously
the printer shall refuse to print advertising
from that source until the violation is corrected.
degrading the 4th Infantry Division’s ability
For display advertising call 634-5905. to effectively conduct any mission it plans,
All correspondence or queries regarding
trains for and executes. Adversaries may
advertising and subscriptions should be directed
to Colorado Springs Military Newspaper also use this information to target 4th Inf.
Group, 31 E. Platte Avenue, Suite 300, Div. Soldiers, Families and civilians.
Colorado Springs, CO 80903, phone 634-5905.
The Mountaineer’s editorial content is
Therefore it is vital that all personnel,
edited, prepared and provided by the Public military or civilian, review and protect the
Affairs Office, building 1430, room 265, Fort
following critical information at all times
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June 22, 2012 — MOUNTAINEER 3

Community exceeds goals
By Andrea Sutherland Community Service. “Without assistance from the helping Soldiers and their loved ones. According to its
Mountaineer staff campaign, AER would not be able to help.” website, the organization does not accept government
Braxton estimated that AER gave out funds and operates through contributions
The Fort Carson community raised more than $1.5 million in assistance to 1,500 people from Soldiers and civilians, repayment of
$249,700 for the national Army Emergency Relief in 2011 for various needs including rent AER loans and investment income.
campaign, which took place March 1 to June 15. and utilities assistance, medical AER operates 86 stations at Army
“We surpassed our goal,” said Fred Lewis, AER expenses, emergency travel, food and installations around the world. The
officer at Fort Carson. funeral expenses. nonprofit partners with similar
Although donations are collected yearlong, “AER always tries to say yes to organizations, such as the Air Force
campaign officials had hoped to raise $200,000 during a request,” she said. Aid Society, Coast Guard Mutual
the campaign and exceeded their goal by nearly 25 Family members and Soldiers Assistance, Navy-Marine Corps
percent. Lewis said that units will be recognized for needing assistance may apply for Relief Society and the American Red
their efforts in August. interest-free loans as well as grants Cross, to make sure all Soldiers and
The money collected benefits hundreds of service- through AER. Grants and loans do not Family members are cared for.
members and their loved ones. cover nonessentials, legal expenses, vehicle “You never know when you may need
“This is about Soldiers helping Soldiers,” said purchase or lease or credit card bills. assistance,” Braxton said. “AER is always available
Mary Braxton, financial readiness manager for Army Beginning in 1942, AER is a nonprofit dedicated to to assist Soldiers.”

Army Emergency Relief
AER
average award was $3,205. better service for all the applicants.”
Earlier this year AER announced the Earlier this month AER announced the
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Army consolidation of its spouse scholarship award of 2,614 scholarships to children of

awards
Emergency Relief announced the award of programs. Previously, there were separate pro- Soldiers under the Maj. Gen. James Ursano
757 scholarships totaling $2.2 million for grams for spouses depending on whether they Scholarship Program.
spouses of active-duty and retired Soldiers were located in the United States or overseas. Army Emergency Relief is a private,

college June 18. “The consolidation of the two spouse nonprofit organization dedicated to providing
AER received 767 applications for the scholarship programs simplified the applica- financial assistance to active and retired
Spouse Scholarship Program and was able tion process, as well as allowed all spouses Soldiers and their Families. Since 1942,

money to award 757 scholarships. The scholarships
are awarded based on financial need, and
the size of each award varies. This year the
to qualify for part-time attendance,” said
Diann Evans, manager for AER’s scholarship
programs. “This change allows us to provide
AER has provided more than $1.4 billion
to more than 3.4 million Soldiers, Families
and retirees.


Dempsey committed to promoting peace in the

from Page 1
“We’ve embarked on a region in the wake of roughly 44,000
civilian and 14,000 military deaths

“Ultimately, we have to protect the nation
campaign to renew and there since 9/11.
Whether serving in Central Asia, the
from coercion,” whether that’s on the high seas, in refresh our understanding Middle East, the Asia-Pacific region or
cyberspace or on land, Dempsey said. “We’ve got to
be able to provide the nation’s leader with options, so of what it means to be other places around the world, Dempsey
said those entering the military can expect
we can’t afford to become a niche force.”
The chairman noted the drawdown of troops
in a profession — not more innovative professional development
and training to confront modern threats.
from Afghanistan, and said about 120,000 personnel in an occupation.” “We’ve embarked on a campaign
will transition out of the military in the next decade. — Gen. Martin E. Dempsey to renew and refresh our understanding
This will prompt an important linkage between DOD, of what it means to be in a profession
the Department of Veterans Affairs and other — not in an occupation — but a pro-
organizations that assist servicemembers migrating fession,” Dempsey said.
into the private sector. Dempsey said. “I want our partners to know that Despite budgetary constraints, the Defense
The drawdown from Afghanistan will enable the we’ve been in the Pacific … but we’re starting to Department must make sure it maintains a ready,
United States to direct greater attention to demographic, re-engage in a more positive and proactive way.” competent force composed of people capable of
economic and military shifts in the Asia-Pacific Dempsey also confirmed the United States’ com- performing future missions, he said.
region. Joint Force 2020 also takes into account the mitment to improving strained relations in Pakistan. “We can’t trade manpower for technology,”
deepening partnerships in the Asia-Pacific region. “Pakistan is our most complex relationship … Dempsey said. “We need to find that balance between
“Our presence there will help promote stability, but it’s an important relationship,” he said. investing in technology, investing in manpower and
while our absence will be the destabilizing influence,” Dempsey noted that U.S. off icials remain not become enamored of shiny objects.”

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System to streamline HR, Soldier pay
By Sgt. 1st Class Stephen B. Roach over their Soldiers online. To accomplish IPPS-A’s goal, the Army plans to
Army News Service “Today, commanders, S-1s and HR specialists have
have IPPS-A subsume more than 50 stove-piped legacy
to access multiple systems to acquire similar infor-
HR systems currently in existence.
WASHINGTON — An Army Human Resources mation for Soldiers from different components. In some
“The Army has too many databases that don’t
system is currently under development and targeted cases, particularly with the Guard and U.S. Army
work well with one another,” said Col. Robert McVay,
to improve the way the force manages Soldiers’ Reserve Soldiers, data does not exist in any HR system.”
IPPS-A project manager. “IPPS-A will replace many
information and pay. of them to create a single integrated
Named the Integrated Personnel and system that improves the way the
Pay System-Army, the system will help Army does HR.”
ensure Soldiers are paid on time and After a recent virtual town hall
accurately. For the first time, the Army with Adjutant General, Finance
will automatically execute pay actions Corps and other HR professionals,
in response to approved personnel McVay stressed his commitment to
information changes, such as a change the program.
in grade or Family members. The Army “I stand by the program. I
intends to incrementally release IPPS-A believe in this program. And my
over the next five years to accommodate team and I will make this system a
necessary testing and training. reality,” said McVay.
IPPS-A’s automatic processes will When fully fielded, IPPS-A will
help reduce errors and streamline be the largest Enterprise Resource
Soldier assignment transitions, partic- Planning system in the world, affecting
ularly those between components. In more than 1.1 million Soldiers. It is
addition, Soldiers will have 24/7 considered to be the foundation of the
access to their personal information Army’s overall strategy to revamp
online and the ability to request changes Army HR. IPPS-A will also facilitate
electronically. These capabilities will the military pay mission transition to
empower HR professionals to more HR professionals.
efficiently and accurately execute The system is currently under
Soldiers’ HR and pay actions. development and its first release is
Jeanne Brooks, director of slated for launch in fiscal year 2013.
Technology and Business Architecture U.S. Army photo To learn more about IPPS-A, visit
Integration, said IPPS-A will empower Integrated Personnel and Pay System-Army Project Manager Col. Robert G. McVay the program website at http://www.
commanders with greater visibility explains the system’s benefit to Adjutant General subject matter experts. IPPS-A.army.mil.

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Miscellaneous Fort Carson dining facilities hours of operation
Self-Help Weed Control Program — Department of Dining facility Friday Saturday-Sunday Monday-Thursday
Defense regulations require training for people Stack Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Breakfast: 7-9 a.m.
applying pesticides on military installations. Units Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
interested in participating in the program must Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. Dinner: Closed
send Soldiers for training on the proper handling, Wolf Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Closed Breakfast: 7-9 a.m.
transportation and application of herbicides. Once Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
individuals are properly trained by the Directorate Dinner: Closed Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m.
of Public Works base operations contractor,
Soldiers can be issued the appropriate products Warfighter Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Closed Breakfast: 7-9 a.m.
and equipment so units can treat weeds in rocked (Wilderness Road Complex) Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
areas around their unit facilities. Weed control Dinner: Closed Dinner: Closed
training sessions for Soldiers are available the first LaRochelle Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Closed Breakfast: 7-9 a.m.
and third Monday of the month, May-September, 10th SFG(A) Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
from 10 a.m. to noon in building 3708. Products Dinner: Closed Dinner: Closed
and equipment will be available for Soldiers on a
hand receipt. Each unit may send up to five people Call Dennis Frost at 526-6997 or email Center; sign-in is at 7 a.m. and briefings start at 7:30
for training. Call 492-0166 for more information. dennis.j.frost.civ@mail.mil. a.m. Soldiers are required to bring Department
Finance travel processing — All inbound and • Repair and utility/self-help — Call Gary of the Army Form 5118, signed by their unit
outbound Temporary Lodging Expense, “Do it Grant at 526-5844 or email gerald.l.grant2.civ personnel section, and a pen to complete forms.
Yourself ” Moves, servicemember and Family @mail.mil. Use this number to obtain self-help Call 526-4730/4583 for more information.
member travel, travel advance pay and travel pay tools and equipment or a motorized sweeper. Army ROTC Green to Gold briefings — are held
inquiries will be handled in building 1218, room 231. • Base operations contracting officer the first and third Tuesday of each month at
Call 526-4454 or 524-2594 for more information. representative — Call Terry Hagen at 526-9262 noon at the education center, building 1117,
First Sergeants’ Barracks Program — is located or email terry.j.hagen.civ@mail.mil for questions room 120. Call University of Colorado-
in building 1454 on Nelson Boulevard. The on snow removal, grounds maintenance and Colorado Springs Army ROTC at 262-3475 for
hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday- contractor response to service orders. more information.
Friday. The office assists Soldiers with room • Portable latrines — Call Jerald Just at ETS briefings — for enlisted personnel are held
assignments and terminations. For more information 524-0786 or email jerald.j.just.civ@mail.mil to the first and third Wednesday of each month.
call 526-9707. request latrines, for service or to report damaged Briefing sign in begins at 7 a.m. at the Soldier
Sergeant Audie Murphy Club — The Fort Carson or overturned latrines. Readiness Building, building 1042, room 244,
Sergeant Audie Murphy Club meets the third The Fort Carson Trial Defense Service office — is on a first-come, first-served basis. Soldiers must
Tuesday of each month at the Family Connection able to help Soldiers 24/7 and is located at building be within 120 days of their expiration term of
Center from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The 1430, room 240. During duty hours, Soldiers should service, but must attend the briefing no later than
SAMC is open to all active members and those call 526-4563. The 24-hour phone number for after 30 days prior to their ETS or start of transition
interested in becoming future SAMC members. hours, holidays and weekends is 719-358-3275. leave. Call 526-2240/8458.
The club was originally a U.S. Forces Command Questions can also be submitted by email to Special Forces briefings — are held Wednesdays
organization of elite noncommissioned officers FtCarsonTDS@gmail.com. Know your rights. in building 1430, room 123, from noon to 1 p.m.
but is now an Armywide program for individuals Legal services — provided at the Soldier Soldiers must be specialist to staff sergeant from
who have met the criteria and have proven Readiness Processing site are for Soldiers under- any military occupational specialty, have a
themselves to be outstanding NCOs through a going the SRP process. The SRP Legal Office general technical score of at least 107, be a U.S.
board/leadership process. Contact the SAMC will only provide powers of attorney or notary citizen, score 240 or higher on the Army Physical
president, Staff Sgt. Thomas Witt, at 526-5661 services to Soldiers processing through the SRP. Fitness Test, and pass a Special Forces physical.
for more information. Retirees, Family members and Soldiers not in Call 524-1461 or visit the website at http://
Recycle incentive program — The Directorate of the SRP process can receive legal assistance www.bragg.army.mil/sorb.
Public Works has an incentive program to prevent and powers of attorney at the main legal office
recyclable waste from going to the landfill. located at 1633 Mekong St., building 6222, next Hours of Operation
Participating battalions can earn monetary to the Family Readiness Center. Legal assistance
rewards for turning recyclable materials in to the prepares powers of attorney and performs notary • In-processing — Monday-Thursday from
Fort Carson Recycle Center, building 155. Points services on a walk-in basis from 8:30 a.m. to 4 7:30-10:30 a.m.
are assigned for the pounds of recyclable goods p.m. Mondays-Wednesdays and Fridays, and • Initial and partial issues — Monday-
turned in and every participating battalion from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays. Friday from 12:30-3:30 p.m.
receives money quarterly. Call 526-5898 for more • Cash sales/report of survey — Monday-
information about the program. Briefings Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Directorate of Public Works services — DPW is • Direct exchange and partial turn ins —
responsible for a wide variety of services on Fort Casualty Notification/Assistance Officer training — Monday-Friday from 7:30-11:30 a.m.
Carson. Services range from repair and maintenance is held July 17-19 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in • Full turn ins — by appointment only; call
of facilities to equipping units with a sweeper and the education center, building 1117, room 303c. 526-3321.
cleaning motor pools. Listed below are phone This training is required for all Soldiers asked to • Unit issues and turn ins — Call 526-
numbers and points of contact for services: perform this solemn duty. Per Army Regulation 5512/6477 for approval.
• Facility repair/service orders — Fort 600-8-1, this duty is limited to those in the ranks of Education Center hours of operation — The
Carson Support Services service order desk can be sergeant first class to command sergeant major, Mountain Post Training and Education Center,
reached at 526-5345. Use this number for emergencies chief warrant officer 2-5 and captain and above. No building 1117, 526-2124, hours are as follows:
or routine tasks and for reporting wind damage, reservations are required to attend training. Classes • Counselor Support Center — Monday-
damaged traffic signs or other facility damage. offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Call Jean Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Fridays 11
• Refuse/trash and recycling — Call Eric Graves at 526-5613/ 5614 for more information. a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Bailey at 719-491-0218 or email eric.e.bailey4. Disposition Services — Defense Logistics Agency • Army Learning Center — Monday-
civ@mail.mil when needing trash containers, trash Disposition Services Colorado Springs, located Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
is overflowing or emergency service is required. in building 381, conducts orientations Fridays • Defense Activity for Nontraditional
• Facility custodial services — Call Bryan from 12:30-3:30 p.m. The orientations discuss Education Support and Army Personnel
Dorcey at 526-6670 or email bryan.s.dorcey.civ@ DLA processes to include turning in excess Testing — Monday-Friday 7:30-11:30 a.m. and
mail.mil for service needs or to report complaints. property, reutilizing government property, 12:30-4:30 p.m.
• Elevator maintenance — Call Bryan web-based tools available, special handling of Repair and Utility self-help — has moved to building
Dorcey at 526-6670 or email bryan.s.dorcey.civ property and environmental needs. To schedule 217 and is open Monday-Friday 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
@mail.mil. an orientation, contact Arnaldo Borrerorivera at Medical Activity Correspondence Department office
• Motor pool sludge removal/disposal — arnaldo.borrerorivera@dla.mil for receiving/ hours — The Correspondence (Release of Infor-
turn in; Mike Welsh at mike.welsh@dla.mil for mation) Office in the Patient Administration Division
BOSS meetings are reutilization/web tools; or Rufus Guillory at hours are Monday-Wednesday and Friday 7:30 a.m.
held the first and third rufus.guillory@dla.mil. to 4:30 p.m. and closed Thursday and federal
Thursday of each Retirement briefings — are held from 8 a.m. to noon holidays. Call 526-7322 or 526-7284 for details.
month from 2-3:30 the second and third Wednesday of each month at Work Management Branch — The DPW Work
p.m. at The Foxhole. the Joel Hefley Community Center conference room, Management Branch, responsible for processing
Contact Cpl. Rachael 6800 Prussman Ave. The Retirement Services Office work orders — Facilities Engineering Work
Robertson at 524-2677 recommends spouses accompany Soldiers to the Requests, DA Form 4283 — is be open for
or visit the BOSS office briefing. Call 526-2840 for more information. processing work orders and other in-person
in room 106 of The Hub for more information. Reassignment briefings — are held Tuesdays support from 7-11:30 a.m. Monday-Friday.
Text “follow CarsonBOSS” to 40404 to receive for Soldiers heading overseas and Thursdays for Afternoon customer support is by appointment
updates and event information. personnel being reassigned stateside. The briefings only, call 526-2900. The Work Management
are held in building 1129, Freedom Performing Arts Branch is located in building 1219.


Passing
the
sword
Command Sgt. Maj.
Derryl Valk, center,
receives the noncom-
missioned officers
sword from Lt. Col.
Gerardo Meneses,
left, 242nd Ordnance
Battalion (Explosive
Ordnance Disposal),
71st Ordnance Group
(EOD), signifying his
new responsibility as
the senior enlisted
leader for Soldiers
of the “Fast, Tough,
Efficient” Battalion.
The passing of the
sword from the
outgoing senior
enlisted leader,
Master Sgt. Michael
Kinney, right, to
Valk represents the
continuation of
competent enlisted
leadership in the
battalion’s future.
Photo by Jim Barnett

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‘Raiders’ refine battle skills
Story and photo by Spc. Nathan Thome Pete Erickson, commander, Company A, 1st Bn., to train during Raider Strike, because they wanted to
1st Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Office, 66th Armored Reg. “Soldiers set up a perimeter, so enhance their skills to accomplish the mission.
4th Infantry Division the elder and I could talk in private, while also Raider Strike is scheduled to end June 29, after
providing security for the villagers.” which 1st BCT Soldiers will begin preparing to
Soldiers of 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Upon completing training events, leaders conducted deploy to NTC, where units will use their enhanced
Infantry Division, continued to train and hone an after-action review, providing units information on skills during realistic combat situations.
their skills during “Raider Strike” conducted at how to improve, so “Raider” Soldiers will be better “Overall, I believe this training went very well,
Fort Carson ranges, June 5, in preparation for an prepared for NTC. and Soldiers got a worthwhile experience that will
upcoming rotation to the National Training Center at “We have taken everything we’ve learned and stay with them,” said Maj. Colin Brooks, executive
Fort Irwin, Calif., in October. constantly tried to find ways to improve on it,” officer, 1st Bn., 22nd Inf. Reg. “Soldiers fully
“Raider Strike provided extensive training to said Tylor. immersed themselves in the scenarios, each time
maneuver companies, who used the exercise to refine He said that while the majority of Fort Carson getting better with experience, which serves as an
their battle drills in a decisive action operations celebrated Iron Horse Week, 1st BCT Soldiers continued advantage for future training missions.”
environment,” said Maj. Brian Herzick, fire
support coordinator, 1st BCT.
The exercise offered scenarios to units
training for potential adversaries U.S. forces
might face in the 21st century. In a decisive
action training environment, Soldiers learn to
assume missions ranging from deterring and Capt. Pete
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assistance and engaging with allies, while training commander,
partner forces. Company A, 1st
During Raider Strike, Soldiers conducted Battalion, 66th
hands-on training on unit maneuvers, force Armor Regiment,
protection and key leader engagements, said Staff 1st Brigade Combat
Sgt. Robert Tylor, brigade physical security Team, 4th Infantry
noncommissioned officer-in-charge, Headquarters Division, meets
and Headquarters Company, 1st BCT, 4th Inf. Div. with a village elder,
Company A, 1st Battalion, 66th Armor played by a Soldier
Regiment, 1st BCT, trained to provide security for from 4th Bn., 42nd
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Field Artillery Regiment, 1st BCT, served as 1st BCT, during a
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By Dan Lafontaine field are to improve the efficiency and power generating assets on the battlefield we want to reduce fuel as much as
U.S. Army Research, Development reliability of tactical power grids through to make grids more efficient.” possible, renewables and hybrid solutions
and Engineering Command the implementation of intelligence into Because of transient conditions in with batteries might be the best
power distribution systems. RDECOM the field, engineers must account for dif- solutions,” he said. “For closer-in grids
ABERDEEN PROVING aims to accomplish this through ferent scenarios during the research and and units that have access to fuel, we
GROUND, Md. — U.S. Army engi- networking power assets together and development process, Wildmann said. are developing microgrid technologies
neers are leading research on tactical being able to select the most efficient “A multitude of solutions is the to make grids as efficient and reliable
microgrids to deliver more efficient source for the load demanded. best way to meet those different as possible. Not one technology can be
power to Soldiers across combat zones. Microgrid testing has yielded conditions,” he said. applied to all conditions.”
These microgrids are designed and positive results, said Wildmann, who Fossil-fueled generator sets are Emerging power and energy
built to provide power independently of has worked with CERDEC’s Army the primary source of power for the technologies also hold promise for
traditional grids and to integrate multiple Power Division for six years. Army; however, CERDEC is developing further reductions in fuel consumption
sources of energy for use and storage. “We’ve been able to demonstrate solutions that use renewable power when Soldiers are not connected to
The U.S. Army Research, these technologies and prove they are sources, he said. permanent, reliable power grids. He
Development and Engineering Command ready for production. Last year, we For larger mobile tactical grids said one possibility is the Stirling
is developing microgrid technologies developed a microgrid (for a) demon- where generators are the primary source engine driven generator, which could
specifically to meet requirements unique stration at Fort Devens, Mass.,” he of power, advancements are necessary to be quieter, more eff icient and
to the battlefield, said Christopher said. “The system was able to network make renewable power sources lighter, require less maintenance than the
Wildmann, an electrical engineer with multiple generators together and smaller, more power dense and easier typical internal combustion engine.
RDECOM’s Communications — demonstrate a 37-percent reduction in to transport before they become a “The products we are working here
Electronics Research, Development and fuel consumption by intelligently viable solution for tactical microgrids. within CERDEC can be very beneficial
Engineering Center at Fort Belvoir, Va. managing those existing sources based For smaller, more remote appli- in the future to microgrids. For example,
“CERDEC is one of the first and on the load. cations, CERDEC is developing hybrid (we could use) fuel cells, smaller
leading organizations to develop tactical “CERDEC also manages the hybrid trailer systems that use renewable power generators or Stirling power systems.
microgrid technologies,” he said. intelligent power program, which is a sources and can drastically reduce fuel At some point, (these alternatives) can be
“Technologies on the forefront of the tactical microgrid program to build a consumption. implemented into a microgrid to further
battlefield have to be very small and standardized system that utilizes all “For very remote operations where reduce fuel (requirements),” he said.
lightweight, which raises new challenges
to the microgrid market.
“All other microgrid efforts
going on in (the Department of
Defense) are for installations. They
are larger systems where tactical
mobility is not a requirement.”
Wildmann directly supports
Project Manager Mobile Electric
Power, the military’s procurement and
support agency for electric power
generation on tactical battlefields, in
the research and development of
technologies for transition to production.
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been a new challenge to the DOD and
industry because of the strict environ-
mental and ruggedness requirements,” he
said. “Installation microgrid projects in
industry don’t have those requirements.
They can use a lot of (commercial off-
the-shelf) components since there are no
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Culinary academy
enhances skills
Story and photos by
Spc. Nathan Thome
Spc. Cassandra Stills, food ser-
vice specialist, Headquarters and
1st Brigade Combat Team Public Headquarters Company, 4th Brigade
Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division Support Battalion, 1st Brigade Combat
Team, said she believes her skills greatly
As Soldiers filed into a room filled improved due to the instruction, and
with stoves, sinks and countertops looks forward to sharing what she
stacked with breakfast ingredients, an learned with co-workers.
instructor called out menu items. Each “I learned a lot about food safety
food service specialist gathered the and culinary skills, but my favorite
appropriate ingredients, took his part of the course was working with
station and put his culinary skills to the other cooks as a team,” said Pfc.
work, cooking a breakfast feast. Phuong Le, food service specialist,
The event tested the culinary skills Troop D, 7th Squadron, 10th Cavalry
of food service specialists from units Reg., 1st BCT. “When we cooked, I
across post to enhance their culinary didn’t feel like I was the only one
skills and gain knowledge to share with there; we worked together and found
Soldiers in their units they work with on ways to improve each other’s dishes,
a daily basis. making the overall product a success
Addressing food sanitation, safety through teamwork.”
and personal hygiene, the June 4-14 Soldiers showed enthusiasm for
Fort Carson Culinary Academy Food the course through their cooking, such
Service Enhancement course’s goal is as Pfc. Jonathan Childers, who took
to refine the skills of personnel returning careful consideration to ensure an
from deployment, and integrate newly omelet he made was evenly cooked and
arrived Soldiers, who recently completed folded to perfection.
advanced individual training to “During hands-on training, the
become Army food service specialists, instructor spent time assisting each
said Maurice Elekwachi, an instructor Soldier and critiquing their dish,” said
at the academy. Childers, food service specialist,
The course consisted of 80 hours of Company G, 4th Bn., 42nd Field
classroom and hands-on instruction and Artillery Reg., 1st BCT.
three evaluations: a practical exercise, On the last day of class, Soldiers
a written test and a final cooking prepared a six-course meal for their
challenge, which required the use of the noncommissioned officers and com-
food service specialists’ combined skills. manders, using knowledge and skills
Upon completion of the course, they acquired from the course. a single unit,” said Le. “I plan to Pfc. Phuong Le, food service specialist,
Soldiers returned to their units with the “When I go back to work, I will improve food quality at the ‘Raider’ Troop D, 7th Squadron, 10th Cavalry
knowledge to handle, prepare and cook use my experience to train Soldiers I dining facility, so Soldiers will continue Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team,
food in a safer capacity, said Elekwachi. work with, so everyone can function as to enjoy the food we cook.” 4th Infantry Division, mashes dough in a
bowl, while preparing biscuits for his
breakfast assignment, during a Food
Service Enhancement course at the Fort
Carson Culinary Academy June 12.

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Spc. Cassandra Stills, food service specialist,
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Team, 4th infantry Division, mixes gravy for biscuits
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Soldier helps comrades achieve ‘American Dream’
Story and photo by Spc. Nathan Thome
1st Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Office,
4th Infantry Division

Spc. Stephen Bass enlisted in the Army in
August 2009, and has helped Soldiers and their
Families with financial assistance and real estate
opportunities ever since.
A unit supply specialist assigned to Headquarters
and Headquarters Company, 1st Brigade Combat
Team, 4th Infantry Division, Bass uses 10 years of
experience as a real estate agent to provide voluntary
assistance to anyone wanting to buy a home.
“Raider” Soldiers, such
as Sgt. Douglass Knighton,
“I believe combat engineer, Company
if people C, 1st Special Troops
Battalion, 1st BCT, pur-
make smart chased a house using Bass’
knowledge and experience
financial working in real estate.
“After our deployment
choices, to Afghanistan, I talked to
Bass about buying a house,
those and he was extremely Spc. Stephen Bass, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division,
helpful during the process,” searches through the brigade inventory at the “Raider” Brigade headquarters building, June 14. Using 10 years of
choices can Knighton said. “He real estate experience, Bass wrote a book on home buying while deployed to Afghanistan.
change explained every step, and
said if I followed his Sandy Bass. “He does everything he can to ensure investing, they will benefit in the long run, said Bass.
their lives.” instructions, I could buy a
house and profit from it.”
people who want help get the information they
need. I can tell it’s something he loves by the way
Soldiers who save money during their deployments,
can buy houses for cash when they return and get
— Spc. Stephen Bass Always willing to sit he gets so involved with explaining ways to save rental checks for life, he said.
down and discuss finances (money) and profit.” Bass will separate from the Army in November
with his comrades, Bass has Having witnessed Soldiers return from deployments and move with his Family to Las Vegas, but still
helped many fellow Raiders with financial planning. with nothing to show for it inspired Bass to start plans to support his fellow Soldiers by visiting
“I believe if people make smart financial choices, writing a book during his limited free time, while nearby Army posts and offering financial guidance to
those choices can change their lives,” Bass said. deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Soldiers and veterans.
He wrote a book during his deployment to Bass finished writing his book in May, and decided “Anybody can do what I did, and pay off a home
Afghanistan, so he could continue to share his to self-publish it. In the final stages of editing, the to start making an income from it,” said Bass. “I
knowledge with others to improve their quality of life. book should be released in July. just hope I’ve done my part to inspire Soldiers to
“I’m so proud of Stephen,” said his wife, If Soldiers educate themselves, and learn the art of get their piece of the ‘American Dream.’”


The Headquarters and Headquarters
Battalion, 4th Infantry Division Color
Guard renders honors to Maj. Gen. Joseph
Anderson, commanding general of 4th Inf.
Div. and Fort Carson, requesting permission
to post the colors, signifying the start of
the 237th Army Birthday Ball at Fort
Carson Special Events Center, Saturday.

237 years

Carson
hosts
birthday
ball By Sgt. 1st Class Brent Williams
4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office
commemorated 237 years of the Army’s service to
the nation, in particular, the Soldiers and Families
and Fort Carson food service specialists and
entertainment provided by 4th Inf. Div. Band’s
Photo by Jim Barnett

who constitute the defense of freedom and the The Mile High Band, commanding general of
The solitary single drum roll triggered the American way of life through their continued North American Aerospace Defense Command
entrance of the 4th Infantry Division Headquarters service and sacrifice. and U.S. Northern Command, Gen. Charles H.
and Headquarters Battalion Color Guard, and with Commanders from 4th Inf. Div. and tenant Jacoby Jr., joined Anderson, Stall, and Pvt. Tyler
permission from the commanding general, the units raised their glasses to toast the commander Heuer, in cutting the Army cake.
posting of the colors. Centered on stage, the national in chief, the Armed Forces, the U.S. Army, the
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colors, Army flag and division guidon adorned state of Colorado, the Mountain Post and its
in streamers served as a reminder to all those in Soldiers, the spouses and the Families of
attendance the reason for the formal occasion. Soldiers currently deployed, and ushered in
Hosted by Maj. Gen. Joseph Anderson, a moment of silence in honor of fallen
commanding general, 4th Infantry Division and comrades. Command Sgt. Maj. Brian Stall,
Fort Carson, Soldiers celebrated the 237th birthday senior enlisted leader of the “Iron Horse”
of America’s Army during a formal ball at the Division, also called for a special toast from the
Special Events Center, Saturday. gentlemen in honor of the ladies in attendance.
“All I can say is that this ball is a great success, Fort Carson Noncommissioned Officer of
and what a great way this is to celebrate our own the Year Staff Sgt. Mitchell Howard, financial
237th birthday,” Anderson said to the Soldiers, management technician, 230th Financial
friends and their loved ones gathered before him. Management Company, 43rd Special Troops
Before introducing the evening’s guest speaker, Battalion, 43rd Sustainment Brigade, reminded
Anderson thanked the Fort Carson Soldiers and patrons at the ball of the fallen Soldiers
Department of Defense civilians for taking time to who made the ultimate sacrifice, lighting a
share in the centuries-old Army history of tradition ceremonial candle and tilting a chair in
and camaraderie. remembrance of those who could not attend
In honor of the men and women serving in the formal occasion.
countries around the world, the traditional ball Following dinner served by 4th Inf. Div.

Fort Carson Noncommissioned Officer of the Year Staff
Sgt. Mitchell Howard, 230th Finance Company, 43rd Special
Troops Battalion, 43rd Sustainment Brigade, lights a candle
in remembrance of the Soldiers who have made the ultimate
sacrifice throughout the nation’s history.

Soldiers of 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson
celebrate the Army’s 237th birthday with a
traditional Army ball in honor of the men and women
in uniform at the Special Events Center, Saturday.


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